2018-19 Schedule
St. Augustin Catholic Church
545 42nd Street Des Moines
Parish Hall
7:00 p.m. Social Hour & Refreshments
7:30 p.m. Lecture
8:30 p.m. Q&A and discussion time
545 42nd Street Des Moines
Parish Hall
7:00 p.m. Social Hour & Refreshments
7:30 p.m. Lecture
8:30 p.m. Q&A and discussion time
March 23, 2019
Denis McNamara, Ph.D.
The Church Building as a Sacrament of Heaven
Dr. McNamara is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on church architecture. He will present a fascinating talk on how to "read" churches and why they are earthly symbols of heavenly glory and beauty.
Dr. McNamara will also be speaking on "Church Architecture and the Liturgical Movement" on Sunday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at a lunch and lecture at St. Anthony Church following the Traditional Latin Mass at 9:30.
The Church Building as a Sacrament of Heaven
Dr. McNamara is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on church architecture. He will present a fascinating talk on how to "read" churches and why they are earthly symbols of heavenly glory and beauty.
Dr. McNamara will also be speaking on "Church Architecture and the Liturgical Movement" on Sunday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at a lunch and lecture at St. Anthony Church following the Traditional Latin Mass at 9:30.
April 27, 2019
John "Chuck" Chalberg
An Introduction to G.K. Chesterton
Chuck will actually "be" G. K. Chesterton for the evening; it will be a talk you won't want to miss, especially if you've ever thought it would be wonderful to have dinner with Mr. Chesterton in person!
May 2019
Andy Milam
What are Shrines and Why are they a part of the Faith?
Andy is the marketing and public relations coordinator for the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. Andy's talk on the important role of shrines in Catholic culture was postponed from February due to Iowa winter weather, and will be rescheduled in May. Check back for more information after we work out scheduling details.
An Introduction to G.K. Chesterton
Chuck will actually "be" G. K. Chesterton for the evening; it will be a talk you won't want to miss, especially if you've ever thought it would be wonderful to have dinner with Mr. Chesterton in person!
May 2019
Andy Milam
What are Shrines and Why are they a part of the Faith?
Andy is the marketing and public relations coordinator for the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. Andy's talk on the important role of shrines in Catholic culture was postponed from February due to Iowa winter weather, and will be rescheduled in May. Check back for more information after we work out scheduling details.
A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.
G.K. Chesterton
The Everlasting Man, 1925
